M-Pesa privacy feature

Why You Won’t See Full Phone Numbers in Your Texts: The New M-Pesa Privacy Feature Explained

A new M-Pesa privacy feature is set to go live across Kenya on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marking one of the most significant shifts in mobile money transparency since the platform’s inception. Following official approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the country’s leading telecommunications provider will begin masking mobile phone numbers in transaction…

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Kenya–China trade

Kenya–China Trade: New Zero-Tariff Era Begins as Han Zheng Visits Nairobi

Kenya–China trade is entering a transformative new chapter following the high-profile arrival of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi. In a move that signals a departure from traditional debt-based diplomacy, the visit has shifted the spotlight toward aggressive trade liberalization and industrial synergy. Joining Kenyan Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at the Kenya–China Business…

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Tuju

Tuju Arrested After Reappearing

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been arrested hours after reappearing following his two days dissappearance. This has been confirmed by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin. Speaking at the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road on Monday, Amin stated that Tuju was taken into custody to record a statement in connection with an…

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severe fuel shortage crisis

Kenya Energy Security Shaken as Global War Risks Severe Fuel Shortage Crisis

The escalating conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran has brought Kenya’s energy security into sharp focus. As global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, a severe fuel shortage crisis threatens to paralyze the country, which remains vulnerable due to its lack of significant internal strategic reserves. The Storage Gap: A National Vulnerability Unlike…

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